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                 SylviaE 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                     
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                Sylvia 
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                       Posted - May 17 2011 :  3:38:50 PM
                        
                      
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                      Pilar that is what I plan to do with my matchboxes too!
  Sylvia E Farmgirl Sister #2871 | 
                     
                    
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                 fille de ferme 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                      
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                Madeline 
                Meadow Lands 
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                       Posted - May 18 2011 :  11:13:59 AM
                        
                      
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                      I agree Sylvia, that is a good idea Pilar has ;)
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                 debbies journey 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                      
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                debbie 
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                       Posted - May 18 2011 :  7:54:13 PM
                        
                      
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                      Hi Michele and Ashley,  I got my box into the mail this afternoon, so it's on the way! Debbie | 
                     
                    
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                 Joey 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                      
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                Joey 
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                       Posted - May 18 2011 :  10:23:18 PM
                        
                      
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                      Almost done! In the mail SOON.  Joey
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                 Futters 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                      
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                Michelle & Ashley 
                  
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                       Posted - May 19 2011 :  06:12:27 AM
                        
                      
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                      Posted an update on page 1 of this thread. 
  How are you all doing?  Time is ticking.  We need all 25 sets of boxes in order for this swap to work.  Please email or post here on your status.  Keep up the good work and let's communicate.
  Have a good day!
  Michelle & Ashley Farmgirls #760
  Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity. http://thetatteredquiltcottage.blogspot.com/ | 
                     
                    
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                 SylviaE 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                     
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                Sylvia 
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                       Posted - May 19 2011 :  07:38:16 AM
                        
                      
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                      Working on the boxes-plan to mail them out early next week. Will post here when they are mailed.
  Sylvia E Farmgirl Sister #2871 | 
                     
                    
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                 LindaJo 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                      
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                Linda 
                Fargo 
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                       Posted - May 19 2011 :  3:03:51 PM
                        
                      
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                      I notified Michelle.  Put mine in the mail this morning.
  Art cleans the dust of everyday life from the soul.  Picasso | 
                     
                    
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                 Barbara Williams 
                Farmgirl in Training 
                   
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                Barbara 
                Burns 
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                       Posted - May 19 2011 :  3:52:50 PM
                        
                      
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                      I'm finishing mine this weekend and will mail out on Monday or Tuesday. Can't wait to see how creative everyone has been!
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                 Futters 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                      
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                Michelle & Ashley 
                  
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                       Posted - May 19 2011 :  3:56:00 PM
                        
                      
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                      Thank you for posting updates ladies!  I appreciate it.
  Have a good day!
  Michelle & Ashley Farmgirls #760
  Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity. http://thetatteredquiltcottage.blogspot.com/ | 
                     
                    
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                 Joey 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                      
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                Joey 
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                       Posted - May 19 2011 :  9:55:32 PM
                        
                      
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                      Finally!! Boxes are done and in the mail. I am happy to say that this was a challenge for me. I wasn't sure when I signed up I could pull it off and at times I struggled to stay focused but it's all done and I can't wait to see what everyone else did. Thanks for everybodies efforts. Hugs, Joey
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                 debtea2 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                      
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                deborah 
                nutley 
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                       Posted - May 20 2011 :  1:08:45 PM
                        
                      
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                      michelle  they are on the way mail today blessings deborah
  inch by inch we find our way jersey farmgirl #1330
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                 Ninibini 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                      
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                Nini 
                  
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                       Posted - May 22 2011 :  12:51:50 PM
                        
                      
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                      FINALLY found the mini matchboxes today! YES!  Girls you were right - Dollar General had them!  Busy busy busy working on them today!  Thank you!!!  Hugs - Nini
  Farmgirl Sister #1974
  God gave us two hands...  one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
  www.papercraftingwithnini.myctmh.com
 
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                 Hope Floats 
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                       Posted - May 22 2011 :  1:03:12 PM
                        
                      
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                      | Mine will go out next week.  I'll post when they're in the mail. | 
                     
                    
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                 Shi-anne 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                      
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                Cheryl 
                Ada 
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                       Posted - May 22 2011 :  2:29:26 PM
                        
                      
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                      I have all the "stuff" and thought this coming week would be a "free" week for me, relatively speaking.  So I had planned to work on the match boxes then.
  We rec'd a phone call this morning and DD#1 and her baby were in a serious car wreck on their way to church.  Their van is totaled and the lady who ran the stop sign may not survive (she is in her 80's).  DD's other three children are here and were suppose to be going home this afternoon.  That plan has been scratched as, Jenny and her husband will be dealing with insurance, car rental, etc. plus emotionally (even though the wreck was not her fault), Jenny is having trouble dealing with the fact the driver of the other car may not make it.
  The kids should be returning home next Sunday.  If I am able to work a little each evening and finish the boxes up Monday (Memorial Day), I can put them in the mail on Tuesday.  I realize they will not get to your house until the 3rd or 4th.  So, if this unacceptable, I understand.  The supplies I have won't go to waste.
  I would like to be a part of the swap, but I won't be upset if you'd rather I pull out.  There is no sense in adding extra stress to anyone.  This morning's wreck just serves to put a lot of things in perspective.  :)
  http://theprairiemaid.blogspot.com/
 
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                 Ninibini 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                      
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                Nini 
                  
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                       Posted - May 22 2011 :  5:54:45 PM
                        
                      
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                      Oh, Cheryl - I'll be praying for everyone.  Hugs - Nini
  Farmgirl Sister #1974
  God gave us two hands...  one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
  www.papercraftingwithnini.myctmh.com
 
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                 embchicken 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                      
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                Elaine 
                Ocean 
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                 retasos2 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                     
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                Pilar 
                Centereach 
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                       Posted - May 22 2011 :  8:01:50 PM
                        
                      
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                      Cheryl,
  praying for your family and the iunjured lady.
  Blessings,
  Pilar "Little Hen House on the Island" Farmgirl Sister #2498
  " A woman is like a tea bag. You never know how strong she is, until she gets into hot water" Eleanore  Roosevelt | 
                     
                    
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                 buzzn bee 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                      
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                Deborah 
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                       Posted - May 23 2011 :  03:23:39 AM
                        
                      
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                      Futters, Mine are going out in the mail this mornining. I will be sending them priority mail. I will  e-mail you with a tracking number this evening.  This is fun!
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                 Futters 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                      
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                Michelle & Ashley 
                  
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                       Posted - May 23 2011 :  06:11:56 AM
                        
                      
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                      Cheryl,  
  We are very sorry to hear of your daughter's accident.  Glad that she and the little one are physically ok.  Your family is in our thoughts.
  Regarding this swap, I will let you make the call.  I can wait to return the boxes by a couple of days if that would help you. I know how excited the ladies are in getting their set of boxes, so I don't want to hold them off for a week or two. I was thinking that I could send yours out seperatly to each person, but that would cost close to $20 in postage (as there are 25 swappers at probably close to $1 or more per envelope).  I hope you understand.  
  Just let me know what your wishes are and I will go with that.  
  You and your family take care.
  Have a good day!
  Michelle & Ashley Farmgirls #760
  Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity. http://thetatteredquiltcottage.blogspot.com/ | 
                     
                    
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                 Shi-anne 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                      
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                Cheryl 
                Ada 
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                       Posted - May 23 2011 :  3:01:12 PM
                        
                      
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                      Michelle,
  I think I'll pass this time.  Everything is crazy around here, what with the weather and having extra kids for another week.  I'm at the point, I do not know what to expect from day to day.  The National Weather System is calling for our area to continue to have severe storm activity on through Wednesday night.  (I wouldn't be able to work on the matchboxes, if I'm having to herd kids to the cellar each evening.)  If you would like to see a picture of the tornado that was just south of us Saturday go here:
  http://adaeveningnews.com/local/x370467325/Tornado
  I've only talked with Jenny (DD#1) once today, so I am not sure how she is doing - other than sore.  I so appreciate everyone's prayers and I know Jenny does too!  This is just something that they are going to have to work through over the next few days.  Please continue to pray for the other driver.
  I appreciate your thoughts on sending mine out separately, but that is certainly too much and I would never expect someone to do that.
  There will be another time, when I will get to participate.
  Thank you for your kindness and  understanding!
  Blessings, Cheryl
  http://theprairiemaid.blogspot.com/
 
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                 Joey 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                      
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                Joey 
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                       Posted - May 24 2011 :  12:36:05 PM
                        
                      
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                      Oh Cheryl, So glad Jennie and the baby weren't hurt. Will certainly keep your family and the other driver in prayer.   Michelle, what happens to the boxes now? Are we all just getting 24? Do you need us all to chip in and do more boxes? I have 5 extra Icould probably do something with. I could easily do 10 more, if you need me to. I could probably do the 25 boxes over the next few days if everyone in content to just have a wrapped mint in the box. I could do the boxes but I don't have time to make anything for the inside. Maybe someone else could do something for the inside. I'll e-mail you. Just let me know soon so I can go buy the boxes and get started. Thanks,  Joey
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                 SylviaE 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                     
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                Sylvia 
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                       Posted - May 24 2011 :  12:39:22 PM
                        
                      
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                      My boxes were mailed about 5 minutes ago. I think they turned out rather cute, and I cant wait to see all the others.
  Sylvia E Farmgirl Sister #2871 | 
                     
                    
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                 Futters 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                      
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                Michelle & Ashley 
                  
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                       Posted - May 24 2011 :  2:33:29 PM
                        
                      
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                      Thank you Joey for the offer.  I have emailed you.
  Have a good day!
  Michelle & Ashley Farmgirls #760
  Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity. http://thetatteredquiltcottage.blogspot.com/ | 
                     
                    
                       Edited by - Futters on May 24 2011  2:33:52 PM | 
                     
                    
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                 sweettea59 
                True Blue Farmgirl 
                      
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                Sherry 
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                       Posted - May 24 2011 :  8:01:51 PM
                        
                      
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                      Let me know to if I can help with the extra boxes. Thanks
  Sherry Farmgirl #2215 Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. Ralph Waldo Emerson
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                 cynfullypurple 
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                Cynthia 
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                       Posted - May 27 2011 :  04:06:08 AM
                        
                      
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                      Hi Ladies, I just have a couple of last minute questions about our matchbox ornaments.  The decorated matchbox is the ornament, but I'm not sure what it is we are supposed to stuff the box with besides the piece of paper with our info on it.  Is it to be another small ornament or a goodie/treasure?  My boxes are decorated but I need to know what I should be putting inside so I can get them off today.
  Thanks for clearing this up for me! 
   Cyn~ Farmgirl #2817
  "The time is when a library is a school, and the librarian is in the highest sense a teacher, and the visitor is a reader among the books as a workman among his tools." ~Melvil Dewey
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